Rabbi Dr. Jack Cohen speaking to an audience in New York

Matchmaking service · New York City

A professional matchmaker in New York for serious singles.

20+ years · 1,500+ matches facilitated

If you are done with apps and ready for real introductions, Dr. Jack offers something different: one experienced matchmaker who knows you personally, chooses every introduction himself, and guides you through dating.

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Why a personal matchmaker

Apps give you volume. A matchmaker gives you judgment.

Most New York matchmaking services run on a database and a sales quota. Dr. Jack runs on knowing people.

Known personally

One experienced matchmaker interviews you, understands your story, and remembers it. No intake call center, no rotating staff.

Matched thoughtfully

Every introduction is chosen by Dr. Jack himself from people he knows, based on values, goals, and the life you want.

Guided confidentially

Coaching continues through the first dates, the hard conversations, and the decision, so you never date alone.

Rabbi Dr. Jack Cohen seated in his New York study

Meet the matchmaker

Twenty years of matchmaking, one person at a time.

Rabbi Dr. Jack Cohen is a former physician and a teacher of Jewish studies for more than thirty years. He brings that discipline and that warmth to matchmaking: careful listening, honest feedback, and introductions he is willing to put his name on.

  • 500+ successful shidduchim

    Couples who met through Dr. Jack and went on to build a Jewish home together.

  • 20+ years

    Helping singles and couples navigate dating, marriage, and modern relationships.

  • 1,500+ matches facilitated

    Introductions made personally, never generated by an algorithm or a database.

What to expect

A clear process from the first call.

  1. Consultation

    A private conversation in New York or by video about your background, your dating history, and what you are looking for.

  2. Personal matching

    Dr. Jack considers potential matches from his own network and chooses each introduction himself.

  3. Introduction and coaching

    He facilitates the introduction and is available with guidance as you begin getting to know one another.

  4. Ongoing support

    Advice, perspective, and encouragement continue as the relationship develops and important decisions arise.

Who Dr. Jack works with

A matchmaker rooted in a community.

Dr. Jack specializes in Jewish matchmaking and the Orthodox dating world, and his network is made up of eligible Jewish singles. Singles and couples from many communities also work with him for dating guidance and counseling, in person in New York or by video.

Sessions & pricing

Published pricing, no sales call required.

Book and pay online, or request a call first.

Matchmaking

$250initial session · 60 minutes

Dr. Cohen offers global matchmaking through his network of singles, databases, and matchmakers. As your personal shadchan, he guides you through the entire process, increasing your chances of success in finding your soulmate.

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Closing fees on engagement start at $500 and vary based on case complexity.

Dating consultation

$250initial session · 60 minutes

Spiritual guidance, dating communication, and a top-ten needs list to help you find the right match. Dr. Cohen crafts standout dating resumes with professional photos, assesses compatibility, and builds a personalized dating strategy, from venues and date execution to avoiding dating burnout.

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Client stories

What clients say

Notes from people Dr. Jack has guided, introduced, and taught, shared with their permission.

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“I feel every day that Hashem crafted her for me, and that we work very well together.”

David

Matchmaking client

“Thank you again so much for sending my way such an amazing and quality girl.”

David

Matchmaking client

“I've met a wonderful girl thanks to your advice and everything is going amazing.”

Anonymous

Dating guidance client

Questions people ask

Matchmaking in New York, explained.

What does a matchmaker in New York cost?
Dr. Jack publishes his pricing: an initial matchmaking session is $250 for one hour, follow-ups are $200, and a closing fee on engagement starts at $500 depending on the case. Dating consultations are $250. That is well below the retainers charged by national agencies, and you can book and pay online with no further obligation.
How many introductions will I receive?
Introductions are made one at a time and only when Dr. Jack believes a match can genuinely work. Serious singles usually prefer a few considered introductions to a stream of unlikely ones.
I am not Jewish. Can Dr. Jack still help me?
Dr. Jack's matchmaking network is made up of eligible Jewish singles, and he specializes in the Orthodox dating world. He also advises singles and couples from many backgrounds through dating guidance and counseling, so a consultation is still worthwhile.
Do I need to live in New York City?
No. Dr. Jack meets clients in New York and works by phone and video with singles across the United States, Israel, and worldwide.
Is everything confidential?
Yes. Your details are never placed in a shared database or passed to a sales team. Every inquiry is handled personally by Dr. Jack.
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Ready to meet someone worth meeting?

Request a consultation with Dr. Jack. Every inquiry is handled personally and with discretion.

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